🍕 Carnivore Pizza with Chicken-Cheese Crust
Description:
This carnivore-friendly pizza ditches the dough and replaces it with a meaty, cheesy crust made from shredded chicken, eggs, and mozzarella. It’s topped with more cheese, crispy bacon, and whatever protein you love most. Perfect for keto, carnivore, low-carb, or just anyone wanting to go guilt-free on pizza night!
🥘 Ingredients:
🔸 For the Crust:
- 37.5 oz (about 4½ cups) cooked shredded chicken (well-drained if using canned or rotisserie)
- 12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 5 large eggs
🔸 For the Topping:
- 1½–2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½–1 cup cooked bacon bits or chopped bacon
- Optional: Ground beef, sausage, chicken, or more cheese!
🔪 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large pizza pan or baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix the crust:
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, mozzarella, and eggs. Mix until fully combined and sticky.
- Form the crust:
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared pan in a pizza shape, about ½ inch thick. Flatten evenly with a spoon or hands.
- Pre-bake the crust:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden, firm, and slightly crispy at the edges.
- Add toppings:
- Sprinkle with more mozzarella cheese and cooked bacon (or any other carnivore-approved toppings).
- Bake again:
- Return to oven and bake for 10–12 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool slightly, slice, and enjoy!
📝 Notes:
- Let the pizza rest 5–10 minutes before slicing to firm up.
- Shredded rotisserie or leftover chicken works great—just be sure it’s not watery.
- For crispier crust, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
💡 Tips:
- Add herbs like oregano or garlic powder to the crust if you follow relaxed carnivore/keto.
- Swap in cheddar or provolone for topping cheese variety.
- Use a pizza stone or perforated tray for extra-crispy bottom.
- Want mini versions? Make individual crusts and customize toppings.
🍽️ Servings:
Serves 6–8, depending on appetite
Makes one large 14–16 inch pizza
⚡ Nutritional Info (Per Slice – Approximate):
Based on 8 servings, cheese + bacon topping
- Calories: 360–400
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: <1g
- Sugar/Fiber: 0g
✅ Benefits:
- 100% carnivore and keto-compliant
- Loaded with complete protein and healthy fats
- No flour, no gluten, no grains
- Perfect for meal prep — reheats beautifully
- Very satisfying and filling — kills pizza cravings guilt-free
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use canned chicken?
A: Yes! Just make sure to drain and press out all the liquid so the crust isn’t soggy.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Definitely. Freeze whole or as slices. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
Q: Is it flexible or crispy?
A: It’s firm enough to hold like a slice, slightly chewy in the middle, and crisp at the edges (especially if broiled).
Q: Can I add sauce?
A: Pure carnivore: skip it. Relaxed carnivore/keto: try sugar-free tomato sauce or even cream cheese + herbs.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: You can try with eggs and chicken only for the crust, but it will be more fragile. For topping, consider egg yolk-based sauces instead of cheese.